A new framework combining strategic triangular theory with cognitive psychology may shed new light on the current developments in US-Taiwan-China relations.
長期來說，台灣與中國的關係將會奠定在這場會面所立下的「常態」。這場會面將證明，未來會比預期來得早到，而台灣及中國人民應該對最終局面有更深且更快的想法。
So far, commentary on the Ma-Xi summit mostly talks about the impact to the Taiwan elections. But the meeting has deeper historical symbolism and regional geopolitics at play. Why did Xi finally say yes now?
Realism does not take into account the close friendship nor the cooperative partnership that the 23 million people in Taiwan have with the United States and its people. They are not simply billiard balls as described under Realism.
The United States should negotiate a grand bargain that ends its commitment to defend Taiwan. In return, China would peacefully resolve its maritime and land disputes, and officially accept the US military security role in East Asia…